1 Preparations for WRC-111st Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-11( )*Bangkok, Thailand March 2008Nelson Malaguti, Counsellor, ITU-BR

2 Preparations for WRC-11 Part I Overview of the WRC processPart II Preparations for WRC-11Part III Outlines of the draft CPM Report and Preparatory studies to WRC-11Part IV Regional preparations for WRC-11

4 Radio Regulations (RR)The Radio Regulations (treaty status)incorporates the decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conferences, including all Appendices, Resolutions, Recommendations and ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference.Frequency block allocations to defined radio services (Article 5)Mandatory or voluntary regulatory procedures (coordination, plan modification, notification, recording) that are adapted to the allocation structure

6 Approved new Study Group structure Elected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen II Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-07) (Geneva, October 07)Approved new Study Group structureTo better reflect today’s radio technologiesElected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmenfor Study Groups, CCV, CPM, RAG and SCRevised the SG Work ProgrammeNew and revised QuestionsUpdated Working MethodsApproved 7th revision of Rec. ITU-R M.1457Expanded IMT-2000 Radio Interface Family with OFDMA technology, Established IMT-Advanced as the name for 4GApproved new ITU-R Resolutions related toITU-R activities on Emergency Com & Disaster ManagementDevelopment of International Mobile TelecommunicationsStudies to achieve harmonization for SRD(short-range radiocom- -munication devices)

9 RA-07 – Updating Working Methodsof ITU-R Study Groups, CCV, CPM and RAGResolution ITU-R 1-5: Working methods for the Radiocommunication Assembly, the Radiocommunication Study Groups, and the Radiocommunication Advisory GroupResolution ITU-R 2-5: Conference Preparatory MeetingResolution ITU-R 15-4: Appointment and maximum term of office for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Radiocommunication Study Groups, the Coordination Committee for Vocabulary and of the Radiocommunication Advisory Group

28 Radiolocation and Amateur issuesChapter 2 of CPM ReportRadiolocation and Amateur issuesRapporteur:Mr Timur Kadyrov (RUS)WRC-11 Agenda items1.14, 1.15, 1.21, 1.231.14: consider requirements for new applications in the RLS and review allocations or regulatory provisions for implementation of RLS in the range 30‑300 MHz1.15: consider possible allocations in the range 3-50 MHz to the RLS for oceanographic radar applications1.21: consider a primary allocation to the RLS in the band GHz1.23: allocation of ~15 kHz in the band kHz to the AS on a 2ndary basis, taking into account the need to protect existing services

29 C2 - AI 1.14: consider requirements for new applications in the RLS and review allocations or regulatory provisions for implementation of RLS in the range 30‑300 MHzWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)611 [COM6/14]WP 5B (27 Oct. - 7 Nov. 2008)(3L, 5A, 5C, 7B, 7D)Emerging requirements for increased resolution and range of radars operationTerrestrial-based RLS systems are needed to enable various space object detection applications (remote space sensing, asteroid detection), and for defining the position of natural and artificial Earth satellitesStudies included in Rec. ITU-R M.1802 “Characteristics and protection criteria for radars operating in the band MHz”On-going studies to:Identify global primary allocations in VHF, avoiding bands used by distress and safety applications in the MMSComplete compatibility analyses (specifically w.r.t FS and MS)

31 C2 - AI 1. 21: consider a primary allocation to the RLS in the band 15C2 - AI 1.21: consider a primary allocation to the RLS in the band GHzWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)614 [COM6/19]WP 5B (27 Oct. - 7 Nov. 2008)4A,(3M, 7D)Provide adequate spectrum for emerging new radar systems necessitating wider emission bandwidths for increased resolution and range accuracyWorldwide allocation may be required to give regulatory assurance and confidence to developers, manufacturers and investors that RLS radar systems will operate globallyOn-going studies to:Identify technical characteristics, protection criteria, and other factors in order toEnsure compatibly with the ARNS, FSS in same band, and RAS in lower-adjacent band

32 Decreased use of this band due to introduction of GMDSS C2 - AI 1.23: allocation of ~15 kHz in the band kHz to the AS on a secondary basis, and need to protect existing servicesWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)-WP 5A (27 Oct. - 7 Nov. 2008)(5B, 5C, 6D)Increasing call for the 500 kHz band to be allocated to and used by the amateur service in order to:Enable the Amateur radio Service to serve in cases of natural emergency situations as a backup to public communication channelsAllow ultra-reliable regional groundwave communicationsDecreased use of this band due to introduction of GMDSSAmateur Systems characteristics are defined in Rec. ITU-R M.1732On-going studies to:Provide WRC-11 with results of sharing analyses with other services in this band

33 Fixed, Mobile and Broadcasting issuesChapter 3 of CPM ReportFixed, Mobile and Broadcasting issuesRapporteur:Mr Naser A. Eidha Alrashedi (UAE)WRC-11 Agenda items1.5, 1.8, 1.17, 1.20, 1.221.5: consider worldwide/regional harmonization of spectrum for electronic news gathering (ENG)1.8: consider progress studies of technical and regulatory issues relative to the FS in the bands between 71 GHz and 238 GHz1.17: consider sharing studies between the MS and other services at MHz in Reg. 1 and 3, to ensure the adequate protection of services in this frequency band, and take appropriate action1.20: studies on spectrum identification for gateway links for HAPS in range 5850‑7075 MHz to support operations in the FS and MS1.22: examine effect of emissions from SRD on radiocom. services

35 Under study for more than 7 years C3 - AI 1.8: consider progress studies of technical and regulatory issues relative to the FS in the bands between 71 GHz and 238 GHzWRC Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)731 (WRC-2000)WP 5C (27 Oct. - 7 Nov. 2008)7C, 7D (1A, 4A)732 (WRC-2000)7B, (1A, 4A)Under study for more than 7 yearsIncreasing interest for commercial use of spectrum above 70 GHz due to unique propagation characteristics and wide bandwidth available for carrying commercial fixed wireless applications - extremely high-speed data transmissionOn-going studies to:Prepare a possible revision of the Radio Regulations, to accommodate emerging requirements of FS, taking into account the requirements of the passive services

36 Band currently used predominantly by BS (GE06 Agreemnt ) C3 - AI 1.17: consider sharing studies between the MS and other services at MHz in Reg. 1 and 3, to ensure the protection of services in this frequency band, and take appropriate actionWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)749 [COM4/13]JTG 5-6 (28 May - 3 June 2008)-Band currently used predominantly by BS (GE06 Agreemnt )Transition analogue to digital television  digital dividend Spectrum opportunities for new applications (IMT‑Advanced, …)Band providing favourable propagation characteristics, cost-effective solutions for coverage of large areas with low population densityOn-going studies to:Provide results of sharing analyses between MS and other services in order to protect “existing” services in this band

39 Chapter 4 of CPM Report Science issues Rapporteur:Mr John E. Zuzek (USA)WRC-11 Agenda items1.6, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16, 1.241.6: update spectrum use by passive services in GHz, and consider possible procedures for free-space optical-links1.11: consider a primary allocation to the SRS (Earth-to-space) within the band GHz1.12: protect the primary services in the band 37-38 GHz from interference resulting from AMS operations1.16: needs of passive systems for lightning detection in MetAids, including possibility of an allocation in the range below 20 kHz1.24 consider extension to band MHz of existing MetSat allocation at 7750‑7850 MHz, for NGSO sat. (space-to-Earth)

40 C4 - AI 1.6: update spectrum use by passive services in GHz, and possible procedures for free-space optical-linksWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)950 (Rev.WRC-07)WP 1A*7C, 7D (3M)955 [COM6/9]WP 1A ( June 2008)5C, 7B, (3M)* based on requirements developed by SG 7Bands GHz not allocated, except for passive services for experimentation and development studies (EESS, SRS and RAS for climatological and meteorological purposes)Band above 3000 GHz already used for various optical applications from telecommunication links to satellite remote sensingOn-going studies:To update the spectrum use from 275 to 3 000 GHz by and for protection of the passive servicesOn sharing aspects (at least) and on a clear definition of the limits for bands above 3000 GHz

42 C4 - AI 1.12: protect primary services in the band 37-38 GHz from interference resulting from aeronautical mobile service operationsWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)754 [COM6/12]WP 7B (31 Mar. - 4 April 2008)4A, 5B, 5C (5A)Aeronautical mobile station can cause high interference to receivers in the FS (HDFS), other MS, FSS and the SRSW.r.t. SRS receivers, this may significantly exceed the permissible interference levels for extended periods of time, thus jeopardizing the success of a space missionThis band is required to support increased data requirements of planned manned and scientific missionsOn-going studies to:Determine the compatibility of the AMS with the other affected primary services in that band

44 Sharing situation with other services is same in both bands C4 - AI 1.24: consider extension to band MHz of existing MetSat allocation at 7750‑7850 MHz, for NGSO sat. (space-to-Earth)WRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)672 [COM6/20]WP 7B (31 Mar. - 4 April 2008)5C (5A, 5B)Band GHz currently used by NGSO polar MetSat, transmitting typically in data dump modes to large earth stationsHigh-resolution sensors in future NGSO MetSat ( ) will require an extension of current allocation by 50 MHzData obtained with these sensors are essential for global weather forecast, climate changes and hazard predictionsSharing situation with other services is same in both bandsOn-going studies to:Analyze sharing situation between NGSO MetSat and FS, MSEnable WRC-11 to take decision on this issue

46 Ensure long-term spectrum availability for the AMS(R)S C5 - AI 1.7: meet requirements for AMS(R)S, while retaining the generic MSS allocation at 1525‑1559 and MHzWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)222 (Rev.WRC-07)WP 4C (26 Mar. - 4 April 2008)5C (4B, 7B, 7C, 7D)High-priority AMS(R)S communications are essential for safety and regularity of flights in civil air transportationExpected increase of spectrum demand for current and future AMS(R)S systemsRep. ITU-R M.2073 concluded that use of prioritization and inter-system real-time pre-emptive access is not practicalOn-going studies to:Ensure long-term spectrum availability for the AMS(R)SIdentify existing + future AMS(R)S spectrum requirements,Assess whether that can be met with current allocation and new technical/regulatory means or, otherwise, new allocations for AMS(R)S communications

47 a priori planning of this band is not necessary On-going studies: C5 - AI 1.13: studies on spectrum usage of the GHz band for the BSS and the associated feeder-link bands in Regions 1 and 3WRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)551 [COM6/13]WP 4A ( April 2008)5C, 6X (3M, 4B, 5A, 6D, 6G, 7D)Future BSS systems in this band may provide extremely high resolution imagery (EHRI) applications (see Rec. ITU‑R BT.1201 and Rep. ITU‑R BT.2042)Res.525 (Rev.WRC-07) governs the interim use of HDTV BSS systems in this band on a first-come-first-served basisa priori planning of this band is not necessaryOn-going studies:On the technical and regulatory aspects to harmonize the long-term usage of this band, assessing various planning methodologies, coordination procedures or other procedures and BSS technologies

48 C5 - AI 1.18: extending existing 1mary and 2ndary RDSS (space-to-Earth) allocations at MHz to make a global primary allocationWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned Working Party(ies)613 [COM6/17]WP 4C (26 Mar. - 4 April 2008)5A, 5B, 5C (3L, 4A)Demand for position and time determination by means of satellite systems is expected to continue to grow since it offers great societal benefitsBand already allocated on primary basis to RDSS and other services (FS, MS, MSS, RLS) in many countriesOn-going studies:On technical, operational and regulatory aspects of the possible RDSS compatibility with other services in that bandTo achieve a Worldwide RDSS allocation in order to simplify receiver and antenna designs and thus reduce their cost

51 Future work programme and other issuesChapter 6 of CPM ReportFuture work programme and other issuesRapporteur:Mr Jean-Jacques Massima Landji (GAB)WRC-11 Agenda items1.2, 1.19, 2, 4, 8.1, 8.21.2: take appropriate action with a view to enhancing the international regulatory framework – Res. 951 (Rev.WRC-07)1.19: consider regulatory measures in order to enable introduction of software-defined radio and cognitive radio systems2: Incorporation by reference – Res. 27 and 28 (Rev.WRC-2000)4: Review of Res./Rec. of previous W(A)RCs – Res.95(Rev.WRC-03)8.1: Activities of the ITU-R Sector as reported in BR Director’s Report to WRC-11, in relation with Resolutions 63, 547 (Rev. WRC-07) and with Resolution 673 [COM6/23] (WRC-07)8.2: Items to be included in WRC-15 Agenda (Res. 806 (WRC-07))

53 C6 - AI 1.19: consider regulatory measures in order to enable the introduction of software-defined radio and cognitive radio systemsWRC-07 Resolution(s)ITU-R resp. groupITU-R concerned groups956 [COM6/18]WP 1B ( June 2008)SG 3, SG 4, SG 5, SG 6, SG 7SdR and CR networks expected to provide more flexibility and improved efficiency to the overall spectrum useThis advanced radio technologies is already under study (see ITU-R Reports M.2064 (2005) and M.2117 (2007))CR systems covers many radio access techniques (RATs), incl. self-configuring networks in heterogeneous environmentNeed information on location and characteristics of other RATs through access to a database supporting access and connectivity or by using a Cognition supporting Pilot Channel (CPC)See papers presented at the ITU-R Seminar on this issue, Geneva, 4 Feb (On-going studies:on the need for regulatory measures related to the application of SdR and CR system technologies

54 C6 – AI 2: Incorporation by referenceResolution 27 (Rev.WRC-07) –Incorporation by referenceInstruct the BR Director to identify the RR provisions and footnotes containing: i) references to ITU-R Rec., ii) references to WRC Res. with ref. to ITU-R Rec.Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03)Revision of references to the text of ITU‑R Rec. incorporated by reference in the Radio RegulationsC6 – AI 4: Review of previous W(A)RCs Resolutions and RecommendationsBased on Resolution 95 (Rev.WRC-07)General review of the Res. and Rec. of WARC or WRCIndicate to CPM11-2 possible course of action (NOC/MOD/SUP) that might be taken at WRC-07 in respect of the concerned WARC/WRC Res. and Rec.

56 C6 - 8.2: Items to be included in WRC-15 AgendaBased on Resolution 806 [COM6/22] (WRC-07)Two items already identified by WRC-07:Spectrum requirements and possible new allocations in the RDS to support operation of UASReview use of band MHz for feeder links of N-GSO MSS in accordance with Res. 114 (Rev.WRC-03)New items could be suggested to CPM07-2In preparing proposals on this issue, Regional Organizations and Administrations should use the principles described in and are invited to use the template provided in Res. 804 [COM6/3] (WRC-07) (i.e. the upgrade of former Rec. 800 (WRC-03))

57 Typical Structure used in the CPM Report for each Agenda ItemChapter NAgenda Item 1.XY[Relevant WRC Resolutions if any]N/1.XY/1 Executive SummaryN/1.XY/2 BackgroundN/1.XY/3 Summary of technical and operational studies and relevant ITU-R RecommendationsN/1.XY/4 Analysis of the results of studiesN/1.XY/5 Methods to satisfy the Agenda ItemN/1.XY/6 Regulatory and procedural considerations(see the Proposed detailed Structure for the Draft CPM Report to WRC-11 at:)